I have been a member of Sydney Striders for going on 30yrs. Many newer members would have no idea who I am but there was a time I was a very active member. Alongside brother Pete, we attended every STaR and we were both on the committee for a while. My role was the social stuff and the awards dinners. At these awards nights, we would invite a guest speaker to attend and one year, some founding members suggested they…
Sydney Half Marathon – sweet 72 after a 14 year wait ! After Comrades back in June the Sydney Half was my next planned ‘A’ race, I figured the 10 week gap was enough to recover and then sharpen up again. I first broke 74 mins for a half in 2004 and ever since have been trying to break 73 mins. I came agonisingly close in 2005 and 2006 running 73:05 and 73:05 in Milton Keynes and Reading before…
2019 Bloomberg Square Mile Relay So Tommy H wants to hear your running stories heh? Well on a cool and crisp Thursday night in early April, the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay kicked off for its 4th installment. Now I know what you’re thinking, a mile why bother? Well running isn’t just a sport for individuals. Running is as much about comradery and telling great stories over a post race beer as it is about individual effort and achievement. This event…
Sunshine Coast Marathon 2018 First Female 2:59:25 Dreams can come true! Saturday 18th August 3:50pm, jump in the car with all the family and head to the airport. Pumped this trip is finally happening!! 3:52pm Text from Jetstar “We’re sorry your flight is cancelled” My heart went from pumping with excitement to instant anxiety! Called Jetstar. “Sorry for the inconvenience Mrs Goldrick, I can put you on the next flight to the Sunshine Coast tomorrow at 2pm” TOMORROW!!!!! All I wanted…